Sketchbooking with Pen & Watercolour

A relaxed two-day workshop exploring sketchbooking with pen and watercolour wash. Learn to simplify what you see, build confidence, and create a series of small, expressive sketches inspired by your surroundings. Suitable for beginners and those wanting to loosen up their approach.

Saturday 29 August – Sunday 30 August, 9.30am–4pm each day

Suitable for ages 18+

This two-day workshop begins in the classroom with a series of simple, approachable exercises designed to help you feel comfortable working with pen and watercolour wash. By the end of the weekend, you’ll have created a collection of sketchbook pages that reflect your experience over the two days, along with a clear and repeatable approach to working in pen and watercolour wash.

Just as importantly, you’ll leave with greater confidence, a more relaxed approach to drawing, and the skills to continue sketching wherever you go.

Student Requirements: You don’t need a lot of materials for this workshop—simple is best.

• A4 or A5 sketchbook or visual diary

• Watercolour journal/pad or loose sheets, A4 or A5 (I prefer A5 for portability) with medium texture (cold pressed) approx. 200–300gsm (I prefer 300gsm)

• A firm backing board if using loose sheets of paper

• Waterproof technical pen (0.3–0.5 is ideal)

• Optional: a second pen with a slightly thicker line

• HB or 2B pencil

• putty eraser

• Small, portable watercolour set

• Round brush (approx. size 6–10)

• Optional smaller brush

• Optional water-filled brushes

• Small water container

• Cloth or paper towel

For Working Outdoors—Weather permitting, we may spend some time sketching nearby

• A lightweight bag to carry your materials

• Hat and sunscreen

• Optional: a small foldable stool or chair

• Optional: clipboard or bulldog clips (helpful if it’s breezy)

About Your Tutor: Jenny McIntosh is a South Coast artist whose work is inspired by the Australian landscape. Alongside her studio practice, she runs relaxed, engaging workshops where she encourages students to build confidence and enjoy the creative process.